Modern World History Mrs. Erika Guarino, Teacher 2010/2011 School Year Phone Number: 617-244-3407 School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us Course Description Over the next year, we will examine significant events, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the modern world. Our textbook is World History by AGS Publishing. We will also read Night by Elie Wiesel and Animal Farm by George Orwell. Objectives This class will · familiarize students with basic knowledge of geography, history, and culture in order to be an informed citizen of the world, · illustrate the rich variety of ways that human beings have found of living in civilizations and, · stimulate students’ curiosity to learn more. Grading
Homework, Class Work, Projects, Participation – All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Participation in class is very important and will be a good part of the grade.
Quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exam – Quizzes and tests will be given regularly and at the end of each unit. A cumulative final exam will be given in June.
Grading Scale
· The grading schedule is as follows: || Letter Grade
Percentage Bracket
A
94% - 100%
A-
90% - 93%
B+
87% - 89%
B
83% - 86%
B-
80% - 82%
C+
77% - 79%
C
73% - 76%
C-
70% - 72%
D+
67% - 69%
D
63% - 66%
D-
60% - 62%
F
0% - 59%
~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~ See NNHS policy on plagiarism. Absences
Many assignments are completed in class only and cannot be made up if you are absent. BE IN CLASS! Excessive absences will affect your grade.
If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. Try to do this as soon as possible so you do not fall very behind.
NNHS policy is the law!!! 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence. 3 unexcused absences = N. 9 excused absences = N. A combination of tardies and absences could and will lead to an N as well.
Behavioral and Classroom Expectations
Be in the classroom ON TIME.
Come to class PREPARED and ready to learn.
Respect everyone while the teacher or another student is speaking.
Pick up after yourself – and others. Our classroom (and our school) is a place we need to take pride in.
I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately before or after class.
The 3 R’s
· Responsibility – Each Student has the ability to succeed in this class as well as in life. It is YOUR responsibility to put this information to good use (be present, attentive, and prepared). · Respect – All students will show respect toward another’s person, opinion, and property (including our classroom). This means LISTENING to ideas and opinions that are different from your own and accepting the right of others to voice that idea or opinion. Remember, just because something is different does not mean it is wrong. · Rights – Each student that enters my classroom has the right to expect my full attention to the lesson at hand in addition to working in a safe classroom atmosphere that encourages learning. If any student chooses to interfere with my teaching or another student’s learning, I reserve the right to ask that student to leave my classroom (followed by an appropriate consequence).
Be organized!! Keep everything to help you study for the tests and the final exam!
Materials you need to bring to class every day
Yourself (come to class every day)
TWO pens/pencils
Your book
Your notebook/binder
Your completed homework
USB
Major Units of Study
New Worlds: 1450 to 1789
Revolution, Reforms, and Empires: 1750 to 1914
Conflict and Challenges: 1915 to 1955
The Contemporary World: 1946 to the Present
Please note that I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as required.
Mrs. Erika Guarino, Teacher
2010/2011 School Year
Phone Number: 617-244-3407
School Email: erika_guarino@newton.k12.ma.us
Course Description
Over the next year, we will examine significant events, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the modern world.
Our textbook is World History by AGS Publishing. We will also read Night by Elie Wiesel and Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Objectives
This class will
· familiarize students with basic knowledge of geography, history, and culture in order to be an informed citizen of the world,
· illustrate the rich variety of ways that human beings have found of living in civilizations and,
· stimulate students’ curiosity to learn more.
Grading
- Homework, Class Work, Projects, Participation – All assignments are due the minute class starts, otherwise the assignment is late. Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. Participation in class is very important and will be a good part of the grade.
- Quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exam – Quizzes and tests will be given regularly and at the end of each unit. A cumulative final exam will be given in June.
- Grading Scale
· The grading schedule is as follows:|| Letter Grade
~Cheating in ANY form will not be tolerated.~
See NNHS policy on plagiarism.
Absences
Behavioral and Classroom Expectations
- Be in the classroom ON TIME.
- Come to class PREPARED and ready to learn.
- Respect everyone while the teacher or another student is speaking.
- Pick up after yourself – and others. Our classroom (and our school) is a place we need to take pride in.
- I expect you to act appropriately and maturely. Any questions or problems can be discussed privately before or after class.
- The 3 R’s
· Responsibility – Each Student has the ability to succeed in this class as well as in life. It is YOUR responsibility to put this information to good use (be present, attentive, and prepared).· Respect – All students will show respect toward another’s person, opinion, and property (including our classroom). This means LISTENING to ideas and opinions that are different from your own and accepting the right of others to voice that idea or opinion. Remember, just because something is different does not mean it is wrong.
· Rights – Each student that enters my classroom has the right to expect my full attention to the lesson at hand in addition to working in a safe classroom atmosphere that encourages learning. If any student chooses to interfere with my teaching or another student’s learning, I reserve the right to ask that student to leave my classroom (followed by an appropriate consequence).
Materials you need to bring to class every day
Major Units of Study
Please note that I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as required.